Best of Elizabeth Taylor

Best of Elizabeth Taylor

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Wigs and dresses worn by actress Elizabeth Taylor in 1963 film Cleopatra are displayed during an exhibition at the Italian embassy in Washington, DC, on May 1, 2013. The exhibition, titled 'Star Wigs La Mano Italian Crea' is organized to give tribute to Italian cultural and historical heritage of creating a character in the film industry, showcased wigs and costumes used in historical films and actors such as Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoniette, Fellini's Casanova, Visconti's Angelica, Jane Fonda's Barbarella, Nicole Kidman's Moulin Rouge and Elizabeth Taylor's Cleopatra. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad

Wigs and dresses worn by actress Elizabeth Taylor in 1963 film Cleopatra are displayed during an exhibition at the Italian embassy in Washington, DC, on May 1, 2013. The exhibition, titled 'Star Wigs La Mano Italian Crea' is organized to give tribute to Italian cultural and historical heritage of creating a character in the film industry, showcased wigs and costumes used in historical films and actors such as Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoniette, Fellini's Casanova, Visconti's Angelica, Jane Fonda's Barbarella, Nicole Kidman's Moulin Rouge and Elizabeth Taylor's Cleopatra. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad

FILE PHOTO: Actress Lindsay Lohan To Play Elizabeth Taylor In Biopic Role

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between Elizabeth Taylor (L) and actress Lindsay Lohan. Actress Lindsay Lohan will reportedly play Elizabeth Taylor in an upcoming TV movie biopic currently titled 'Liz and Dick' to be aired on Lifetime, an American television cable network. NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 17: (U.S. TABS AND HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) Actress Lindsay Lohan attends the 'Confessions Of A Teenage Drama Queen' premiere on February 17, 2004 at the Loews E-Walk Theater, in New York City.

In this composite image a comparison has been made between Elizabeth Taylor (L) and actress Lindsay Lohan. Actress Lindsay Lohan will reportedly play Elizabeth Taylor in an upcoming TV movie biopic currently titled 'Liz and Dick' to be aired on Lifetime, an American television cable network. NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 17: (U.S. TABS AND HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) Actress Lindsay Lohan attends the 'Confessions Of A Teenage Drama Queen' premiere on February 17, 2004 at the Loews E-Walk Theater, in New York City.

FILE PHOTO: Actress Lindsay Lohan To Play Elizabeth Taylor In Biopic Role

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between Elizabeth Taylor (L) and actress Lindsay Lohan. Actress Lindsay Lohan will reportedly play Elizabeth Taylor in an upcoming TV movie biopic currently titled 'Liz and Dick' to be aired on Lifetime, an American television cable network. LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 12: Actress Lindsay Lohan attends the Premiere Of THQ's 'Saints Row: The Third' on October 12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

In this composite image a comparison has been made between Elizabeth Taylor (L) and actress Lindsay Lohan. Actress Lindsay Lohan will reportedly play Elizabeth Taylor in an upcoming TV movie biopic currently titled 'Liz and Dick' to be aired on Lifetime, an American television cable network. LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 12: Actress Lindsay Lohan attends the Premiere Of THQ's 'Saints Row: The Third' on October 12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

FILE PHOTO: Soap Stars To Hollywood Stars

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In this composite image a comparison has been made of actress Elizabeth Taylor. Many of today's leading Hollywood stars began their careers in daytime serials. As the US soap opera continues to fail, one of the traditional routes for actors to transition from small screen to box office is disappearing. In the last two years the long-running series 'All My Children,' 'As The World Turns' and the 72 year old 'Guiding Light' have all been cancelled. The final air date of the 43 year old daytime drama 'One Life to Live' on January 13, 2012 will mark the end of soap production in New York City.(RIGHT IMAGE) WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 8: Actress Elizabeth Taylor, one of the recipients of the 2002 Kennedy Center Honors, arrives for a reception on December 8, 2002 at the White House in Washington, D.C. The Kennedy Center selected five individuals, including actor James Earl Jones, conductor James Levine, musical theater actress Chita Rivera, singer Paul Simon and actress Elizabeth Taylor, to be the recipients of the 2002 Kennedy Center Honors for their contributions to the cultural life of the nation.

In this composite image a comparison has been made of actress Elizabeth Taylor. Many of today's leading Hollywood stars began their careers in daytime serials. As the US soap opera continues to fail, one of the traditional routes for actors to transition from small screen to box office is disappearing. In the last two years the long-running series 'All My Children,' 'As The World Turns' and the 72 year old 'Guiding Light' have all been cancelled. The final air date of the 43 year old daytime drama 'One Life to Live' on January 13, 2012 will mark the end of soap production in New York City.(RIGHT IMAGE) WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 8: Actress Elizabeth Taylor, one of the recipients of the 2002 Kennedy Center Honors, arrives for a reception on December 8, 2002 at the White House in Washington, D.C. The Kennedy Center selected five individuals, including actor James Earl Jones, conductor James Levine, musical theater actress Chita Rivera, singer Paul Simon and actress Elizabeth Taylor, to be the recipients of the 2002 Kennedy Center Honors for their contributions to the cultural life of the nation.